Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour is the perfect way for you to explore the Everest Base Camp and witness the artistry of the Everest Region. You get to feast upon the surreal beauty of the snowcapped Himalayas like Khongde Ri ( 6093 m), Kapsale (5583 m), Khumbi (5761 m), and Tobuche (6367 m) along the way to your destination. Not to mention the view from the Kalapthar is otherworldly.
The Heli Tour to Everest Base Camp is a classy way to enjoy the elegance of the Everest Himalayas. It is the best-suited tour for people with a short amount of time. The best time of the year for the Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour is Spring and Autumn. March, April, and May are the best months as they come just after the winter season. As we all know, the winter season brings snow to the mountains. Autumn (September, October, and November) is also a good season. The cost of a Heli tour to Everest Base Camp depends upon the time of the year and varies from one company to another. The general price starts at $1050.
First of all, the trip begins from Kathmandu, where a company staff will pick you up at the hotel of your stay. Then, a short drive to the Tribhuvan International Airport. Here, you will be briefed about to-dos and not-to-dos on the trip. Then, you board a helicopter and head towards the Everest region.
Upon exiting the confines of the Kathmandu Valley, lush green hills welcome you with fresh air and immense views of stunning landscapes. Within no time, you will be able to see Lukla village and the airport. Lukla Airport is one of the world's most dangerous airports at a height of 2860 m. Flying over the Sagarmatha National Park, you begin to notice the mountains like Cholatse (6440 m) and Lobuche (6367 m). The rocky landscapes embody wilderness, one of its own.
It is exciting to fly beside those rocky structures that stand tall and unbothered. Namche Bazar starts appearing at a far distance. The aerial view of Namche is sublime. Khumde (5583 m) and Khumbu (5761 m) stand tall in the background. As you fly over the Namche Bazar, you notice the Namche Bazaar airport, which is not in its best condition, but the sight of the mountain ranges is mesmerizing. After a while, you fly over the Khumjung village at a height of 3780 m. It clenches its beauty covered with green roofing.
Small Sherpa settlements on the top of the hills are scenic. The Dudh Koshi river flowing from the Himalayas provides an enticing view, which is the icing on the cake. The river gushing down the valley embodies the trek route to the Everest Base Camp on its banks. Phortse is a beautiful Sherpa settlement at a height of 3840m. As you fly North, Ama Dablam (6812 m) and Lhotse (8501 m) greet you with the experience of a lifetime.